New Digital Manager at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• The Product Design team at Absa CIB is looking for New Digital and Partnerships Manager who will be responsible for leading and overseeing the product strategy and development of new value propositions. We value creativity, customer centricity, and experimentation and often collaborate with strategic partners to bring the next generation of products to market. In this position, you will take a hands-on approach in managing a team of product managers, designers and business analysts while working closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering to ensure successful product launches/POCs and ongoing product success. You will also be responsible for identifying new opportunities, setting strategy and product goals, defining product roadmaps, prioritizing features, and ensuring that the product meets the needs of customers and the overall business strategy. Additionally, you will work closely with executive leadership across the bank to align product strategy with overall company goals and objectives. Our ideal candidate has a track record of success in creating and owning Fintech products, has a pioneering mindset, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is energized by the possibility of how technology can transform the client experience in banking

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the product strategy and development of new value propositions, ensuring that products meet customer needs and align with business objectives.
• Manage a team of product managers, designers and analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure that the team is aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering to ensure that products are launched successfully and meet customer needs.
• Develop and manage product roadmaps, ensuring that the team is working towards a clear set of product goals and objectives.
• Prioritize features and functionality based on customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Work closely with executive leadership to align product strategy with overall company goals and objectives.
• Communicate product strategy and status to the rest of the organization, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Use data and analytics to inform product decisions and ensure that the team is constantly learning and improving.
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities and lead the team in exploring and executing on new product initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and partners and use their feedback to inform product decisions and roadmap.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices and ensure that the team is constantly learning and improving.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, banking, Economics or Similar or BSc or BA
• 5-8 years’ experience in the FinTech or banking industry
• Management experience – Leading and building high performance teams
• MBA advantageous

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)